Revenue details Tower International reported revenue of $508.1 million. The four analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected revenue of $502.4 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 17% lower than the prior-year quarter's $614.7 million.

EPS details EPS came in at $0.05. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged -$0.10 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.68 for Q4 were 106% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.33 per share.

Looking ahead Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $514.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.03.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $2.17 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.10.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Tower International is outperform, with an average price target of $11.50.

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